FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR-848 Stirling Rd

Carrying SR-848 Stirling Rd over C-10 Canal

0.25 mi. East of I-95, Broward, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR-848 Stirling Rd

The SR-848 Stirling Rd bridge in Broward, Florida carries SR-848 Stirling Rd over C-10 Canal. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 34.1 meters (112 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR-848 Stirling Rd compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Florida bridges
687
Bridges in Broward · 13 in Poor condition
SR-848 Stirling Rd 37.4 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
34.1 m (112 ft)
Deck Width
31.6 m (104 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
860591

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR-848 Stirling Rd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR-848 Stirling Rd against other structures in Broward and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR-848 Stirling Rd?

SR-848 Stirling Rd in Broward, Florida has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR-848 Stirling Rd inspected?

SR-848 Stirling Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR-848 Stirling Rd is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR-848 Stirling Rd?

SR-848 Stirling Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR-848 Stirling Rd?

SR-848 Stirling Rd is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR-848 Stirling Rd and does age affect safety?

SR-848 Stirling Rd was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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